Therapeutic Portfolio
Connecting research study teams
to members of the community.
With knowledge and precision, our clinical research professionals offer expertise in study management to researchers seeking to advance cures in diverse therapeutic areas. We are dedicated to finding, recruiting, and retaining engaged study participants in the target audience through an equitable approach within the parameters of the study.
Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Our research portfolio spans from host-pathogen interactions, to clinical and behavioral studies, to community and public health.
Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine
The goals of our research programs include advancing knowledge in health and disease, and improving the quality of patient care in perioperative and pain medicine.
Cardiology
Clinical investigators test novel drug, device, and lifestyle-based therapies, and create and test next-generation tools and protocols aimed at optimizing patient care.
Dermatology
Faculty investigators have broad research interests, from basic science research related to dermatology and skin disease, as well as translational research and clinical trials.
Emergency Medicine
Researchers engage in scientific inquiry and promote evidence-based research in a broad range of topics, including basic and translational trials.
Gastroenterology
A key purpose of our research is to develop more accurate methods for early diagnosis and curative treatment of digestive diseases, including cancer and hepatitis.
Global Health
The School of Public Health at the University of Washington hosts over 30 research centers and institutes. Investigators conduct research across a variety of disciplines and place a priority on achieving equity in health for all people.
Hematology
Our research is committed to excellence in the study of blood and blood disorders.
Human Biology
Our research takes a connective approach to the life sciences, fostering collaboration and intellectual partnerships across many different disciplines.
Medical Genetics
Members of our Medical Genetics faculty conduct research in most areas of human and medical genetics and modern molecular biology.
Metabolism, Endocrinology, & Nutrition
Our translational research programs aim to better understand the causes of metabolic diseases, innovate therapies, and increase treatment options for our patients.
Nephrology
Researchers are committed to conducting interdisciplinary, comprehensive research to improve the lives of people with kidney diseases.
Neurology
The Department of Neurology is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research in both clinical and basic neurosciences.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is engaged in scientific inquiries ranging from the cellular level to the level of health systems to promote excellence in reproductive healthcare.
Oncology
Collaboration within the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, as well as with colleagues nationally and globally drive our research to make extraordinary discoveries possible.
Opthalmology
Our research scientists and ophthalmologist-clinician scientists are committed to the goal of improving diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately finding cures for diseases of the eye and visual system.
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
The University of Washington Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is dedicated to providing quality and equitable healthcare for any orthopaedic condition.
Pediatrics
Our medical research is leading the discovery of new insights into the causes of childhood diseases and the development of new approaches to improving pediatric health.
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Using science to change the world, researchers are working to create faster, more effective and better-targeted interventions for the most challenging mental health and addiction problems.
Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine is dedicated to improving health through advances in patient care, research, and teaching.
Radiology
Our mission is to improve the health of the public using research-driven, imaging-based care with compassion, expertise, and inclusiveness.
Rheumatology
The Division of Rheumatology is committed to transformative research placed on a spectrum of rheumatic diseases.
Surgery
The Division of Research, housed within the Department of Surgery at UW Medicine is dedicated to impactful research endeavors that include basic, translational, outcomes, and clinical research.
Urology
The Department of Urology research focus includes basic science, engineering, clinical translational, and health services.